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  1. leonpr81

    Front suspension top mount

    Hi all, I am replacing the top mounts on my '07 Altea FR, the suspension legs are out with the new top mounts fitted stupidly though I forgot to note the direction the tabs on the original top mounts were facing. Does this matter? Can somebody advise please? Thank you!!
  2. leonpr81

    Front ball joint torque / tightening squence (2.0FR TDI)

    Hello, I am after the front lower ball joint tightening sequence and torque wrench settings for a 2007 Seat Altea FR 2.0 TDI, can anybody advise?
  3. leonpr81

    Cam belt failure - '08 Leon FR TDI

    Hi, I need some advice, I bought my Leon FR February '17 from a used car dealer with 45k on the clock. The dealer had the cam belt, water pump, pulley and tensioner replaced at the time by a VAG specialist. Almost 18 months and 16,000 miles later the cam belt has fallen in half. By the looks...
  4. leonpr81

    Pulling Left - 56 plate 1.9 TDI Sport

    Thanks for the replies, I will look at the cost of parts and hopefully the weather will improve so I can take it apart!
  5. leonpr81

    Pulling Left - 56 plate 1.9 TDI Sport

    Hi all, I'm hoping somebody can help me out with the wife's Ibiza. 56 Plate, 1.9TDI Sport with 135k on the clock. Engine still strong, but it pulls hard to the left when accelerating / brake / coasting. I'm thinking this is a common issue on the 6L's but we have had the car for 6 years...
  6. leonpr81

    Dash trim color codes confusion

    Just a bit more info on the parts website I am looking at the vent / heater control panel I have is listed as 'Grey Aluminium', I cannot see this color listed for the speedo dial etc plastic surround. Help! Please
  7. leonpr81

    Dash trim color codes confusion

    Hi all, I am in the middle of upgrading the heater controls in my Leon FR to the face lift controls. I have the new controls wired in and everything works as it should. I am trying to locate the correct dash clocks trim to match the new vent/heater control trim, I am getting a little confused...
  8. leonpr81

    Help - Interior Mirror Wiring

    Hi All, I have just got my Auto dim rear view mirror for my Leon MK2 FR TDI (MY08), before I start running cables has anybody ever found the wiring connector hidden away for the mirror in the head lining that is part of the original wiring loom? I have removed the interior light and alarm...
  9. leonpr81

    Rear brake caliper mounting bracket bolts

    Hi All, What is the tool required for removing the rear brake caliper mounting bracket bolts on a '63 plate Leon FR TDI? I have been reading loads of different threads regarding this but not come up with a definitive answer, I think it should be a M14 spline socket but please correct me if...
  10. leonpr81

    Cam-belt snapped

    Thanks for the advice I have had a quote for replacing guides at £4.80 each, seating valves at £3.60 each (which I may do) and the valves will be £10 - £15 a piece. As and when I get around to doing the rebuild I may as well replace all the exhaust guides as they seem to show signs of...
  11. leonpr81

    Cam-belt snapped

    I was plodding along at 40MPH
  12. leonpr81

    Cam-belt snapped

    Was there any valve guide damaged or was it just new valves?
  13. leonpr81

    Cam-belt snapped

    Hi all, After a little advise, the cambelt snapped on my '03 Leon Cupra a week ago. I the vane hope that no valves / pistons or cams were damaged I have changed the cam belt with the time at TDC. The cam belt was easier than imagined after reading so much about it being a pain in the butt...
  14. leonpr81

    Rattling at low speed

    I had do to it myself, can't resist taking a car apart. Basically car up on axle stands under shields off and start lightly knocking solid parts to replicate the sound.
  15. leonpr81

    Rattling at low speed

    I guess from getting absolutely zero response I am the first person to own a Seat Leon that has suffered from a rattle that sounds like a broken Dalek. Anyway, it turned out to be a where the steering column joins the steering rack there is a heat shield on the exhaust side of the coupling as...
  16. leonpr81

    Rattling at low speed

    Hi people, I after a bit of advice or if anybody has suffered from this before. I drive a 57 plate (M.Y 08) Leon 2.0 TDI 140 (BKD). It is completely standard and has 59k on the clock. When driving at low speed below 20mph I get a rattling sound, the only thing that it could resemble is a...
  17. leonpr81

    Possible clutch problem?

    Thanks for your reply I appreciate it. I have not noticed a shudder when I switch the car off, I hope it is not the flywheel I've got a rough idea from previous experiences on how much it costs to get them replaced due to the amount of work involved.
  18. leonpr81

    Possible clutch problem?

    Hi all, I am driving a 57 (M.Y.08) Seat Leon 2.0 TDI 140 with 57k on the clock. I noticed a few months ago a rumbling noise when I pressed the clutch pedal which goes away when the pedal is fully pressed. This I put down to a noisy clutch release bearing. Anyway yesterday I noticed when I...
  19. leonpr81

    PD 140 Strange Behaviour

    No worries, thanks for you advice with the original problem as you were 100% spot on. Hopefully somebody will respond now to the fan problem / idle problem
  20. leonpr81

    PD 140 Strange Behaviour

    After driving for a little while.
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